Medical Assistant

United Urology Group; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

United Urology Group is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant in Bel Air, Maryland. This role involves coordinating clinical care, assisting physicians, and managing inventory and sterilization practices in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum High School Diploma or GED and relevant Medical Assistant training or experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care processes is essential. Offering a pay range of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of experience in a medical clinic required.
• Proficient in triaging patients, administering injections, and processing specimens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms for patient care and stock supplies.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and take vital signs.
• Triage patient calls and document outcomes in EHR.
• Maintain logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Tools

EHR software

Video conferencing software

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Assistant coordinates clinical care, including direct and indirect patient care, and assists the clinical supervisor and physicians in infection control, inventory, and equipment maintenance. The medical assistant’s role is to assist under the authorized delegation of physicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily exam rooms in the clinical area for patient care, including stocking all necessary supplies.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes required vital signs, and obtains urine specimens; performs dip and automated urinalysis and microscopic preparation and review when indicated.
• Triage patient calls for pharmacy requests, test results, medical questions, and concerns as directed by the physician; documents outcomes in EHR.
• Assists in the maintenance of all logs and records for OSHA/MOSHA.
• Adheres to and follows sterilization and disinfection practices throughout the facility.
• Adheres to bio-hazardous or red bag waste policy and procedure for properly disposing of biomedical waste.
• May welcome and greet patients and visitors in person or over the phone.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or one year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical clinic is required. Urology experience is a plus. (ALL REGIONS EXCEPT ARIZONA).
• Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program required and will be verified prior to employment; Medical Assistant Certification preferred. (ARIZONA ONLY).
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.

Key Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in triaging patients, phlebotomy, administering injections, obtaining vitals, and processing specimens.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, ICD, and CPT Codes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
• A high level of professionalism.

Travel

As part of your position’s requirements, you are expected to travel to other sites within a reasonable geographic region.

Tech Requirements for the Job

• High-speed, reliable internet connection to ensure uninterrupted communication and access to necessary systems and tools.
• Quiet and private work environment to maintain the confidentiality of patient information and minimize background noise during calls.
• Proficiency in using remote collaboration tools, such as video conferencing software, instant messaging platforms, and customer relationship management systems.
• Compliance with all security and privacy policies and protocols, including safeguarding patient information and maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Job Type

Full-Time

Pay Range

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.